From 2007 to 2011, the company produced the Mazda AJ-VE 3.0-liter gasoline engine, which was exclusively used in the second generation Tribute crossover intended for the North American market. Phase regulators were a distinguishing feature of this unit, which was essentially an AJ-DE engine modification.
The engine was installed on:
- Mazda Tribute EP2 in 2007 – 2011.
Specifications
| Production years | 2007-2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 2967 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 240 |
| Torque output, Nm | 300 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 89 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 79.5 |
| Compression ratio | 10.3 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | at the inlet |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 5.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mazda Tribute 2009) — city — highway — combined |
13.1 9.8 10.9 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
Disadvantages of the AJ-VE engine
This motor has no problems with dependability;
candles, coils, low-quality fuel, and a gasoline pump that rapidly fails;
Water pumps and cooling radiators are not the largest resources;
Oil leaks frequently occur near the oil pan or cylinder head covers;
Piston rings typically lie down and lubricant consumption starts to show after 200,000 kilometers.